Biochemistry and Microbiology

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Student Sarah Khan in a lab looking at samples — Undergraduate studies
Gain the lab skills and modern molecular techniques needed to succeed in biotechnology and the biomedical sciences. Sarah Khan won the prestigous 3M National Student Fellowship and is working toward a future as a family physician.
Undergraduate studies

Student Julian Smazynsk in a lab — Graduate studies
Engage in research that has the potential to improve health and the environment. PhD student Julian Smazynski is engineering immune cells in order to target and kill cancer cells.
Graduate studies

Researcher Caren Helbing in a lab with two students looking at a laptop — Research that makes an impact
We're recognized internationally for our research programs. Researchers like Caren Helbing, who develops tools to assess the effect of environmental pollutants on development and disease, work to improve lives.
Our research

Student in a lab looking at fire off a bunsen burner — Study biochemistry with us
Biochemists seek explanations for the molecular basis of life and includes some of the most exciting areas of the life sciences, including cancer research, drug developments, personalized medicine and biotechnology.
Our biochemistry program

Two students in a lab — Study microbiology with us
Microbiology is the study of life that is too small to see without a microscope. Bacteria and viruses are everywhere—from arctic ice to gastrointestinal tracts, from pristine lakes to polluted bogs.
Our microbiology program

Interested in the molecular basis of life?

At UVic, we combine biochemistry and microbiology. These are the disciplines central to molecular biology and biotechnology. We're working on the development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for some of the most pressing health problems.

Our undergraduate courses emphasize modern laboratory techniques and will give you the skills to launch your career. You can get research experience working with experts in our honours and co-op programs or directed studies and research experience courses.

Our graduate students study and work alongside researchers on projects that include microbial pathogenesis, immunology, epigenetics and gene regulation.